How many converts?

[markwoodlief]

13 KTM"s and 3 gas gas's later I'm on a beta.

[454X]

Welcome to the COOL kids club!

[ks9mm]

not a convert, but I gotta new 2014 300RR

[GMP]

Congrats! Good choice. Now get it armored up and ready!

[ks9mm]

Congrats! Good choice. Now get it armored up and ready!

Plate - check, handgards - check, rad guards- check

Thinking about Hyde racing engine and pipe cover...thoughts ?

[GMP]

I've had Hyde combos on GGs and they are pretty good protection, far better than a carbon pipe guard. The two disadvantages are they pack up with mud bad and they are a PIA to R&R. They are very light and have a nice way of sliding off obstacles and not biting in. I got a Force alloy combo guard from
Beta Australia and really like it. Fits perfect, easy two bolt R&R, and doesn't seem to hold as much mud as the Hyde. Weighs the same or less than an alloy plate/alloy pipe guard pair. Most of the time I can clean it out without removal. Also the pipe protection is second to only a custom Hawaiian cage. For me this is important. The scars indicate I would have trashed multiple pipes by now. It's expensive but to me worth it. I'll take a pic later in the week. Don't waste $$ on a carbon guard for here, all it will do is save a few small dings and on a big hit bend the header and break anyway. The Force is about $100 more than a Hyde, with shipping.

Rear rotor guard is a must too. Also just got a BRP chain guide as my stocker and front tab were getting beat, took awhile though. Linkage guard is another one I have but that's optional unless your a regular rock rider. Everything I have invested in as far as protection components has paid for itself. No bling.

[Lukey]

I just put the Hyde Guard on, really like the protection, the only thing that makes it
a PITA to install is the front bracket moving so when I take it off next time I'll silicone
the bracket to the frame, and see if that makes it easier. I had to grind a little off the
guard as it was touching the RH shroud, no big deal. The worm drive on the RH hose
clamp is only 20 thou from the PV cover so if the pipe gets tweaked a bit it will wear
thru the cover, I am going to call Hyde and see if they can supply a hose clamp with the
stud welded in a differrent spot. Overall really like it.

[Hyde]

Spin the pipe clamp around the other way.

[twmtatenrost]

I got a 2014 400rr after having a 2 st with a 2012 300 Gas Gas that wouldn't stay together-- absolute pain to work on and maintain.

This bike is the most underrated bike out there.

try one before you but a 2st.
twm

[celler]

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